Can a foreign spouse stay in Thailand if one partner has a work permit?

Visa Types Non-O Visa Dependent Visa Immigration Rules Thailand Work Permit Spousal Visa Marriage Documentation

Aug 29, 2020

4 years ago

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Hello, I am wondering if in a foreign married couple, where one has a work permit would that allow the other spouse to stay in Thailand?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Yes, in the case of a foreign married couple where one partner holds a work permit in Thailand, the other spouse can stay through a dependent visa, commonly referred to as a Non-O visa. This is contingent on having a formally documented and recognized marriage. The visa can be obtained through a Thai immigration office or a Thai embassy, and specific requirements may vary based on the immigration office. It generally does not have stringent financial requirements, as the primary visa holder must meet the qualifications.

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Tat ******

Hi, yes we are in this case, and there is no pb at all. One with non b and the other with non o.

4 years ago

Benjamin ******

The formal name is a "extension of stay based on being a family member of an alien permitted a temporary stay in Thailand". This requires being formally married. A brief overview of the requirements can be found at

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(it's option 20)

However check your specific immigration office for their requirements.

4 years ago

Ümit ********

do they give this type of visa in Thailand immigration? They gave this type visa just out of Thailand, Thai embassy in another countries.

4 years ago

Tod *********

@Ümit *******

if you meet the requirements you can get a non-immigrant type O visa issued at the thai immigration office in your area based on being married to a foreigner who legally works here OR you get it at a thai consulate before you come here

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Ümit ********

@Tod ********

Thank you

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Ellie *******

@Ümit *******

that depends on spouse’s employer and local immigration office.

(Like op’s case - spouse to foreigner working legally in Thailand- some documents provided employer are among requirements).

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Ümit ********

@Ellie ******

thank you

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Taylor ********

Yes. If your marriage is documented and recognized.

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Stuart *********

Yes it’s often referred to as a dependant visa. (Extension of stay) Classed as Non O. No financial requirements as the main visa holder has to qualify

4 years ago

Benjamin ******

A foreign married couple can stay here. One can be a trailing spouse

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